What: Public hearing regarding proposed upgrades to La. 117
S.P.N. 700-98-000
When: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 29
Where: Vernon Parish Library
1401 Nolan Trace
Leesville, LA 71446
Who: All interested citizens are invited and encouraged to attend.
Purpose: The open-house hearing will include a continuous
presentation regarding the project. Representatives
from the Department of Transportation and Development
(DOTD) and the project team will be present to provide
information relative to the general location and design
features of the roadway, environmental and other impacts
of the project, the relocation assistance program and other
matters of interest.
Detailed information relative to the project is available through copies of the Environmental Assessment (EA). Copies of the EA are available for public review at the following locations:
· Natchitoches Parish Library
450 Second St.
Natchitoches, LA 71457
· Vernon Parish Library
1401 Nolan Trace
Leesville, LA 71446
· DOTD Environmental Section Office
1201 Capitol Access Rd.
Room 504-C
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
· Federal Highway Administration Office (FHWA)
5304 Flanders Dr.
Suite A
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
The EA is available for review and/or purchase and/or review at the DOTD District 8 office at 3300 McArthur Drive, Alexandria LA 71301.
If, because of a disability, you require special assistance to participate in this Public Hearing please contact the DOTD Environmental Section, P.O. Box 94245, Baton Rouge, LA 70804, or by telephone at (225) 242-4516, at least five working days prior to the hearing.
Comments may be submitted at the Public Hearing or by U.S. Mail, post-marked by September 8, 2006 to:
· LA DOTD
Environmental Section
P.O. Box 94245
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9245
.